My hell on earth Sep 20 2007
THE NIGHTMARE experiences of a Widnesian who was locked up in Europe’s most notorious jail have been revealed in shocking detail. more
We did it! Sep 20 2007
RUNCORN’S Brindley Arts Centre has won the title Best Arts Project in the UK at the National Lottery Awards. more
Foundation trust bid for area’s hospitals Sep 20 2007
HALTON Hospital could become part of an NHS foundation trust if plans being drawn up by hospital bosses come to fruition. more
Imperial measures warning to traders Sep 20 2007
HALTON traders are being warned that just because they have been given an inch doesn’t mean they should take a mile, after confusion arose about the use of imperial measures. more
Help for those who need it most Sep 20 2007
EFFORTS to improve the core subject performance of Runcorn’s seven-year-olds are being focused on the schools which need the most help. more
Truancy rates spiralling Sep 20 2007
HALTON has the fourth-highest rate of unauthorised absences in secondary schools in the North West. more
Singer Johnnie tells TV judges: I’ll prove you wrong Sep 20 2007
WIDNES singing legend Johnnie Rocco made his long-awaited appearance on The X Factor last Saturday – and caused a sensation by giving judge Louis Walsh a dressing down. more
Stub it out, outdoor market tells smoker Sep 20 2007
A WIDNES woman was fuming when market staff told her to stub her cigarette out – even though she was outdoors at the time. more
Help us stop yobs, plead residents Sep 13 2007
FED-UP Ditton residents are demanding action to clamp down on youth nuisance they claim is blighting their lives. more
Report slams borough’s childminders Sep 13 2007
STANDARDS in childcare provision in Halton are below the national average, according to a comprehensive report from inspectors. more
Songbird Steph’s got the X-factor Sep 13 2007
A RUNCORN singing sensation is hoping to swap her supermarket job for a life of superstardom after TV judges decided she might have the X-factor. more
‘Shock’ as post office is closed Sep 13 2007
ANXIOUS Halebank residents are being reassured following the closure of their nearest Post Office. more
Council chiefs reject Priory job loss claim Sep 13 2007
CLAIMS that Halton’s job market will suffer as a result of planning permission for Priory Group’s secure mental unit being blocked have been rejected by council chiefs. more
Bridge thrill-seekers are dicing with death Sep 6 2007
RISK-TAKING offenders who have scaled the Silver Jubilee Bridge and posted pictures of their exploits on the internet are being hunted by Halton police. more
Jade is our golden girl Sep 6 2007
A HEART-SWAP teenager from Runcorn whose life once hung in the balance has won a string of medals at a major international event. more
Asbestos widow fights for pay-out Sep 6 2007
A FRODSHAM widow whose husband died from asbestos related cancer has launched a legal battle for compensation of up to £200,000. more
Do your bit, plead club's cheerleaders Sep 6 2007
A CHEERLEADING group is urging supporters to turn the town black and white to show their support for Widnes Vikings. more
Doctors' plea to get MMR jabs Sep 6 2007
PARENTS in Halton are being urged to add an MMR vaccine onto their list of back-to-school activities as the number of cases of measles looks set to reach record levels. more
4Ward thinking from town businesses Sep 6 2007
FRODSHAM and Helsby is the first market town area in the North West to offer customers a town-wide reward programme, including both a personal and community benefit. more
